Electricity rates in Paragould, AR
Paragould (27,900 people, Greene County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Entergy Arkansas pay about 13.98¢/kWh, 4% more than the Arkansas average.
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Electric companies serving Paragould
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Arkansas | Investor-owned utility | 13.98¢ | $152 | 612K | 518 |
| Paragould Municipal Utilities (AR) | Municipal utility | 9.40¢ | $130 | 13K | — |
| Craighead Electric Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.04¢ | $175 | 25K | 500 |
| Clay County Electric Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.10¢ | $140 | 11K | 979 |
Power outages in Greene County right now
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Outage history in Greene County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 58 | 57 |
| Days with outages | 29 | 22 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,601 (5.1%) | 995 (3.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-01 | 2025-06-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (58 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 72450, 72451
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Paragould?
Most homes in Paragould get power from Entergy Arkansas, where residential customers pay an average of 13.98¢/kWh including all charges. The Arkansas average is 13.43¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Paragould: Paragould Municipal Utilities (AR) (9.40¢), Craighead Electric Co-op Corp. (13.04¢), Clay County Electric Co-op Corp. (15.10¢).
What is the average electric bill in Paragould?
About $152 a month, based on 1,085 kWh a month (the average for Entergy Arkansas customers) at 13.98¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Paragould, AR?
4 utilities serve Paragould's ZIP codes: Entergy Arkansas, Paragould Municipal Utilities (AR), Craighead Electric Co-op Corp., Clay County Electric Co-op Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Paragould?
In 2025, customers in Greene County averaged 57 min without power. Outages hit 22 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-19, when 995 customers (3.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.